The Committee on the application of A. Gorden reported favorably. The report was concurred in and the Committee discharged.

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Balloting for Candidates

The Lodge balloted for and duly elected A. Gorden to become a member of the Order.

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Communication

The Officers of Lodge No 49 and Mike Cadle of Lodge No 16 preferred written charges against H. T. Davis for exposing the secrets of the Order to a Engineer on the Wabash Road by showing him how to pass a traveling card.

The charges were referred to a Committee consisting of Brothers Chas. Bennett, Frank Smith, Will Larr, C. E. Viquesney and James Smith for investigation.

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Bills

A bill of the T.H.P.O.D for $3.00 for stamps for the Financier was read and allowed.

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New Business

Motion made and carried that the balance due the grand Lodge for donation be paid by the Financier. Carried.